Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities: is a broad range of medicine practices sharing common concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage (Tui na), exercise (qigong), and dietary therapy.  It is primarily used as a complementary alternative medicine approach. TCM is widely used in China and it is also used in the West.

Salary: 61,000 per year

Education: Bachelor’s degree and certification. Most training is obtained during an internship or apprenticeship and many students who work as intern often get hired in as a full-time practitioner once their certification is obtained. Most practitioners earn a Bachelor’s degree in biology or another medical related field then go on to fill state requirements for practicing oriental medicine

Reflection: I would not like to be one.